626 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302
- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,272 sqft
- 7,400 sqft lot
- $220 per sqft
- 1858 build
- – on site
Step into history with this remarkable 1858 home, once the site of Oak Park's first post office! Nestled in the highly coveted Historical District, this home is an artist's canvas for someone with the creativity to take this well-built, timeless, and charming home into modern luxury. Oak Park offers the best of both worlds just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Oak Park is a cultural gem, boasting 25 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings (the highest concentration worldwide), connections to Ernest Hemingway, and a vibrant community filled with galleries, boutiques, renowned restaurants, and exciting events. Inside, the home features 9-foot ceilings and a large formal dining room that opens to an inviting living room with views of the open staircase. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient first-floor powder room, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second-floor foyer connects to 4 large rooms, offering flexible options for bedrooms, a den, or office space. The backyard is a serene retreat, highlighted by a magnificent magnolia tree and a two-story garage built in the mid-1990s, zoned for expansion if desired. With a roof just 5 years old, this home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're drawn by its historical significance, its incredible location, or its thoughtful design, this Oak Park treasure is truly one-of-a-kind!
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Last updated Mar 20, 2025
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MLS# 12287148 —
The Building
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Year Built:1858
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Basement:Full
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Disability Access:No
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Total SqFt:2272
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Total SqFt:2272
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Main SqFt:759
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Upper SqFt:759
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Lower SqFt:754
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Living Area Source:Estimated
Interior
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Room Type:Recreation Room
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Rooms Total:8
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2272
Location
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Directions:from Harlem, go East on Augusta to street and go South
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Location:24587
The Property
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Parcel Number:16063200070000
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Size Dimensions:50X148
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (708) 275-8270
- Office phone:
- (630) 325-7500
Taxes
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Tax Year:2022
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Tax Annual Amount:11848
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:3
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Bedrooms Possible:4
Baths
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Baths:3
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Full Baths:2
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Baseboard
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Cooling:Wall Unit(s)
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Water Source:Public
Schools
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Elementary School District:97
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Middle Or Junior School District:97
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High School:Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
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High School District:200
The Community
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:2.5
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Garage Type:Detached
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Garage Spaces:2.5
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Garage Onsite:Yes
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$499,900
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Mortgage
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$2,676
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| Taxes | $987 |
| Insurance | $137 |
| Utilities | $255 See report |
| Total | $4,055/mo.* |
| *This is an estimate |
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Sale history
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3/14/25
Mar 14, 2025
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Price Changed | MRED | $499,900 | -4.8% |
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2/9/25
Feb 9, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED | $525,000 | |
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1/27/25
Jan 27, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED |
